Dry eye is a serious condition, yet many sufferers, as well as doctors, are in the dark on how to successfully treat it. Here are some tips on curren...
A: Jet lag occurs when you travel across multiple time zones, and your biological clock is not able to keep up with the rapid time change, explains Ch...
While drinking from a water fountain is generally safe, they can sometimes harbor germs, says John Leedom, M.D., Emeritus Professor of Medicine at the...
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer, found in either the colon or the rectum, is the third most common cancer among...
Can't get to the gym? On deadline with a big project? Here are some handy exercises that let you work out while you work at your desk.
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A: Informing a family member or significant other that you have any chronic disorder can be daunting. Fortunately, these people are often the most su...
People who take baby aspirin (81 mg) on a regular basis should take the pill with food, recommends Gladys Mitani, Pharm.D., associate professor at the...
A. A scar can add character, make for a good story or be exactly what you do not want, where you do not want it. "Whatever you feel about your scars t...
Most of us—some surveys say 80 percent—will receive bad health news at some point in our lives. Whether it is about ourselves, our parents...
A: Probably not, notes Stephen D. Goodman, Ph.D., associate professor at the USC School of Dentistry and a tooth decay researcher. While some say the ...
Hormone replacement therapy is on the outs for women, except maybe to help menopause symptoms for a short time. Does this mean all hormone therapies a...
If you're participating in outdoor activities and can't find lip balm with sunblock, reach for the lipstick – it can protect from the sun too. A study...
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